Microsoft 365 migration
Maximum productivity in your company with the Microsoft 365 solutions
A lot of migration work is required to achieve a uniform system. With us as experts, you are well advised to avoid errors such as data loss. We bring your Office products up to date with a Microsoft 365 migration.
You have…
- outdated Microsoft Office licenses
- local Exchange Server
- missing license overview
- problems caused by different Microsoft Office versions
in that case, you should switch to Microsoft 365!
Why should you do the migration with us?
Professional consulting:
As an IT service provider, we define the requirements for a new system with you and can estimate the costs very well. With us you are on the safe path to your new system.
Certified IT specialists:
Our specialists are very familiar with the extensive Microsoft 365 migration processes. Here we can fall back on experience from successful projects.
Microsoft 365 migration for your individual requirements:
We are not a standardized migration tool. We are a flexible team that can actively respond to your requirements. With us, your migration will be a complete success.
We as SIGMA are a regional IT system house with customers mainly from Saxony, Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt.
Despite our regional customer base, we are also represented nationwide for cloud topics such as M365 (Microsoft 365).
What services do we offer as SIGMA for your Microsoft 365 migration?
Planning and coordination | We organize with you a smooth transition from the old system to the new Microsoft 365 environment. We check the circumstances, support you with licensing advice, set a schedule and define the areas of responsibility. |
Microsoft 365 migration to the new system | Establishment of specialists who know the processes inside out. Configuration & rights management for a clean handover of the system to the IT admin or managing director. Data transfer without data loss with our emergency backup systems. Deploying Exchange Online. |
Documentation & instruction | Detailed documentation about the new system and how to set it up for the IT admin as well as briefing on the range of functions of the new tools. |
Top 5 reasons for a Microsoft 365 migration
How to benefit from a Microsoft 365 migration:
- Low predictable costs without large investment requests every few years
- Time-saving and clear administration through the admin center and Azure Active Directory
- Increase in productivity through full use of all features
- Very flexibly adaptable from month to month, with a detailed license overview
- Access anywhere from up to 5 devices (MDM)
Microsoft tools receive constant updates and are more future-proof than legacy programs
Standard programs such as Excel, Word and Outlook are part of daily work. They should be migrated as a priority.
Microsoft's diverse tools are often underestimated or unknown, despite their helpful capabilities.
Departments such as accounting or secretarial services are particularly dependent on functioning spreadsheets in Excel.
Department-specific requirements should be handled cohesively, so one is not overwhelmed by constantly changing specifics.
Especially important as well as API files with special scripts should be secured as a precaution and checked for functionality after migration.
The 5 most common mistakes when migrating to Microsoft 365
1. Old and new systems are operated in parallel
Employees constantly need double user logon, which is often perceived as a nuisance
2. Schedule cannot be realistically estimated
When setting a schedule, the first difficulties usually become apparent. Schedules do not always run best case and buffer times should be planned for contingencies.
3. The order of the individual steps is not observed
The migration starts with a clean setup of the tenant. Many migrations start randomly and data loss occurs. Even small errors can have major consequences.
4. Obtaining a data overview
In order to be able to determine after the migration whether data losses are present, one should compile a data overview beforehand
5. Employees are not trained for new system
Employees should be informed about the migration. Employees should also be made aware of important new features. This is the only way to prevent major teething problems.
Migration Management
Major migrations like these often involve large amounts of data and usually include many obstacles. To be able to avoid data loss or system failures, turn to us as migration experts. We are at your disposal for this and can advise you comprehensively. Contact us here.
Do you know these problems? If you do, Microsoft 365 helps you out!
Office version differences lead to problems
Employees complain that files don't work as they should, or document sharing results in view errors.
Overview of user licenses incomplete, outdated or not available at all
License purchases are years behind and are assigned in a confusing manner. With the Microsoft 365 Admincenter you have the complete system clearly displayed, with variable license management.
Employees don't like to switch to a new system every few years
Many new features with major version jumps every few years can be disruptive for clarity and productivity. With the automatically updating system, the changes are mostly small and happen piece by piece.
Microsoft 365 to replace your on-premises Exchange Server
Exchange Server 2013 will reach its end of life support on April 11, 2023. The migration from Exchange 2013 to Microsoft 365 or Exchange 2019 is therefore imminent and should be planned now. If you do not migrate your Exchange Server in time, you are taking a high security risk. After the support end date, Microsoft shuts down its security services for the servers. Since the support end date is public, hackers can react promptly.
Microsoft 365 plans for small to medium businesses ( up to 300 users ).
Subscription properties | Microsoft 365 Apps for Business | Microsoft 365 Business Basic | Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Microsoft 365 Business Premium |
Office applications local | Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access | Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access | Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access | |
Applications Online web-based in the browser | Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote | Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote | Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote | Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote |
Online services | OneDrive (1 TB per User) | Exchange (50 GB per Post office box), SharePoint, OneDrive (1 TB per User) | Exchange (50 GB per Post office box), SharePoint, OneDrive (1 TB pro User) | Exchange (50 GB per Post office box), SharePoint, OneDrive (1 TB per User) |
Microsoft Teams | Chats & meetings in the company | Chats & meetings in the company | Chats & meetings in the company | Chats & meetings in the company |
Additional tools | Sway | Delve, Sway, Yammer, Power Automate (Workflow), Power Apps, Planner | Delve, Sway, Yammer, Power Automate (Workflow), Power Apps, Planner | Delve, Sway, Yammer, Power Automate (Workflow), Power Apps, Planner |
Operating system included | No | No | No | Yes |
Office Mobile Apps | For iPad/iPhone, Android and Windows Phone | For iPad/iPhone, Android and Windows Phone | For iPad/iPhone, Android and Windows Phone | |
Azure Information Protection | optional | optional | optional | Yes |
Use of Office programs via Terminal Server / RDS | No | No | No | Yes |
Advanced Threat Protection | No | optional | optional | Yes |
Selective delete via Intune | Delete company data remotely if device is lost or stolen | |||
Advanced app protection | Office Mobile Apps copy or store corporate information for unauthorized apps & restrict storage locations | |||
Windows Defender Exploit Guard / Protection against malicious software | Set policies to protect against viruses, spyware and other threats | |||
E-mail archiving | No | optional | optional | Yes |
Message encryption | No | optional | optional | Yes |
Rights Management Services (RMS) | optional | optional | optional | Yes |
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | optional | optional | optional | Yes |
Cloud App Discovery | Overview of all installed apps on employee devices to prevent malicious installations | |||
Setup Assistent & simplified policy management | No | No | No | Yes |
The Microsoft 365 data centers have multiple locations in Germany available for your data. With mirrored data centers, even if one site fails, a second is immediately ready and takes over the services.
Through encrypted storage of data and an IT security standard according to the ISO 27001, your information is safe. Data protection policies are handled according to the EU standard clauses.
F-User stands for "Frontline Worker" and can be used for employees in production, for example, who do not have their own workstation.
Microsoft 365 includes all Office 365 products, plus additional IT Security & Mobility products.
Besides the pure product purchase as a subscription, you also need technical knowledge. For switching to such a cloud system, one should be well informed. This way you can avoid data loss.
For the daily use of Microsoft Office products as well as the use of multiple (mobile) devices, Microsoft 365 offers the optimal solution.
